Senior Highway Engineer - Development & SuDS Specialist

Peterborough First group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Car lease scheme

Flexible / agile working

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Highway Development Engineer to advise on planning applications and oversee detailed assessments of Section 38/278 agreements. You will collaborate with developers, planners and contractors to shape sustainable infrastructure that supports Peterborough's growth.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage priorities within a flexible, collaborative team based at Dodson House with agile working

Qualifications

• Experience in highway engineering and development control is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist highway advice on planning applications from minor developments to major schemes.
• Undertake detailed technical assessments of Section 38/278 highway agreements.
• Collaborate with developers, planners and contractors to ensure high-quality, sustainable infrastructure.
• Contribute to innovative solutions that support Peterborough's growth and environmental ambitions.

Skills

Highway engineering

Job description

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Highway Development Engineer to advise on planning applications and oversee detailed assessments of Section 38/278 agreements. You will collaborate with developers, planners and contractors to shape sustainable infrastructure that supports Peterborough's growth.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage priorities within a flexible, collaborative team based at Dodson House with agile working